Integrations Architect

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Enterprise Integrations Architect to create, build and support global applications that will help to drive New Balance to be a Top 3 Global Athletic Brand.

As we embark on the implementation and go-live phases of Microsoft D365, you will play a key role in expanding our technology stack and driving strategic initiatives. This will be accomplished through the development, planning and implementation of strategic and responsive technical initiatives that support consistent business growth, expand market share and strengthen brand equity and reputation.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide thought-leadership and architectural guidance/reviews on strategic New Balance enterprise Integrations management.

• Assist the Product teams to develop the right scenarios and features to address Enterprise needs across all channels.

• Lead discussions with business and/or IT management to define business requirements for new business needs.

• Lead and Perform analysis, design, and software development for assigned project and maintenance requests. Ensure high quality and scalable technical solutions are implemented. Design and implement strategic goals for maintaining integration applications.

• Demonstrate knowledge of multiple domains and work within the structure of the full software development lifecycle. Is an expert on application interfaces and integration points. Guide Product Owners to ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented and maintains integrity of integrations.

• Communicate with New Balance associates, managers, external customers, and vendors to determine and prioritize their systems and programming needs, as assigned. Consult with and make recommendations to the manager. Proactively raise risks and issues to leadership.

• Manage Enterprise escalations through engagement with leadership and business partners.

• Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a policy for standardizing integration systems and software as necessary.

• Troubleshoot production support issues and provide comprehensive solutions. Coach and guide other team members through support issues. Participate in the On Call rotation to the production systems.

• Identify futuristic opportunities, develop Proof of Concepts (POC) and solutions to analyze ambiguous technical and business situations and to determine appropriate solutions as necessary.

• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and initiative. Must be adaptable to changing priorities and needs. Takes responsibility for commitments. Maintains required confidentiality and demonstrates negotiating skills. Ability to mentor and coach other team members.

• Foster a culture of agile, innovative, and customer-focused within the team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, preferably within the manufacturing, distribution, or sales industry.

• 15+ years of professional software development (X++/C#/C++/Java, JS/React/TypeScript, SQL, HTML).

• 10+ years of demonstrated ability to identify business integration issues, determine root cause by collecting data from various sources, and determine solutions that account for business needs as well as drive implementations to success is required.

• Prior D365 or AX experience is a plus.Understanding of functional and technical architecture of Dynamics 365 F&O or other cloud ERP services and functional consulting or product management in an implementation of ERP for 5 years.

• Expert understanding of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies

• Expert understanding of database design principles and database performance optimization. Excellent understanding of Azure cloud environments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global teams.Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business value through technology solutions.

• Understanding UML and experience with formal modeling tools is also a strong plus

• Prior experience building consumer centric web applications and latest web development technologies.

• Excellent communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.